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Meghalaya lawyers allege Advocate General levied varied fees in commercial court
✍️ Meghalaya Monitor
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:28 AM
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Lawyers claim the Advocate General of Meghalaya charged different fees to parties appearing before the state's commercial court, prompting calls for an inquiry.
A group of lawyers practicing in Meghalaya's commercial court has raised concerns that the state's Advocate General is charging inconsistent fees to different clients. The allegation, first reported by the Meghalaya Monitor, suggests that the fee structure applied by the Advocate General varies from case to case, potentially breaching principles of fairness and transparency in the legal system.
The lawyers contend that such differential charging could give undue advantage to certain parties and undermine confidence in the court's procedural integrity. They have urged the Bar Council of India and the state judiciary to examine the matter and ensure that the Advocate General adheres to a uniform fee schedule.
The Advocate General's office has not yet responded to the allegations, and no official statement has been released. The issue is expected to be discussed in upcoming judicial oversight meetings, with stakeholders awaiting clarification on the fee policy.
If the claims are substantiated, the matter could lead to disciplinary action under professional conduct rules governing legal practitioners in India. For now, the legal community in Meghalaya remains watchful as the case develops.
The lawyers contend that such differential charging could give undue advantage to certain parties and undermine confidence in the court's procedural integrity. They have urged the Bar Council of India and the state judiciary to examine the matter and ensure that the Advocate General adheres to a uniform fee schedule.
The Advocate General's office has not yet responded to the allegations, and no official statement has been released. The issue is expected to be discussed in upcoming judicial oversight meetings, with stakeholders awaiting clarification on the fee policy.
If the claims are substantiated, the matter could lead to disciplinary action under professional conduct rules governing legal practitioners in India. For now, the legal community in Meghalaya remains watchful as the case develops.